Lukehart goes for three TDs to lead Rangers

October 10, 2008 by YH-R Sports  

GOLDENDALE — Nic Lukehart rushed for 221 yards and three touchdowns as Naches Valley remained undefeated in SCAC West football with a 44-13 victory over Goldendale on Thursday.

Lukehart, a junior running back, scored on runs of 4, 1 and 5 yards and racked up his career-high yardage on 23 carries. He now has 12 touchdowns in six games.

Nic Lukehart

Nic Lukehart

With their fourth straight win, the Rangers improved to 4-0 in the West and 4-2 for the season. NV has averaged 47 points during the win streak.

Goldendale, which came in with a three-game win streak, slipped to 2-1 in the West and 3-2 overall.

NV’s Ethan Flory intercepted two passes, returning one 35 yards for a touchdown during a 24-point second quarter. Teammate Brandon Gillespie threw for 101 yards and one touchdown.

Goldendale, which trailed 31-0 at halftime, got a 111-yard rushing effort from Kyle Cairns.

The Timberwolves travel to Granger, which is also 2-1 in the West, next Friday while Naches Valley has a non-league crossover at home against Burbank.

YAKIMA

Naches Valley 44, Goldendale 13 FINAL
Naches Valley 7 24 6 7 44
Goldendale 0 0 6 7 13
NV — Nic Lukehart 4 run (Mitchell Gengler kick)
NV — Lukehart 5 run (Gengler kick)
NV — Ethan Flory 35 interception return (Gengler kick)
NV — FG Mike Jones 37
NV — Dylan Swain 15 pass from Brandon Gillespie (Gengler kick)
Go — J.D. Moss 12 pass from Austin Ross (kick blocked)
NV — Lukehart 1 run (kick failed)
NV — Lucas Forgey 4 run (Gengler kick)
Go — Kyle Cairns 25 run (Cairns kick)
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — NV, Lukehart 23-221, Gillespie 4-13, Forgey 10-61, Branden Contreras 3-10, Nolan Sheehan 4-24. Go, Cairns 17-111, Tyler Hunziker 5-13, Ross 6-34.
PASSING — NV, Gillespie 4-16-0-101. Go, Ross 9-21-3-115.
RECEIVING — NV, Swain 3-63, Forgey 1-38. Go, Moss 5-50, Cole Cameron 2-22, Dustin Garrigues 1-29, Anthony Dobson 1-14.

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